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The history of Concordia St. Paul is written by the lives of our alumni, so big news or small, we want to hear it all! If you have landed a promotion, welcomed a new family member, or moved to a new city, let us know by submitting an alumni note. Help us fill our future publications with the incredible things our alumni are doing.

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  • Jessie Nagler

    Class of 2020

    Jessie Nagler, MS ‘20 is finishing up a few more classes, then starting medical school.

  • David Vinz

    Class of 1962

    Dave, AA ‘62 and Marianne (Engelhardt), BA ‘65 Vinz have three daughters: Jennifer Vinz-Brothers (Josh), Seattle, Wash., Kelly Vinz (fiancé John-Michael), St. Paul, Minn., Joanna Vinz-Caffrey (Jesse), St. Paul, Minn. They have four grandchildren: Henry Caffrey (6), Charlotte Caffrey (2), Blake Brothers (3), Alexandra Brothers (2).They are enjoying the little ones.

  • Craig Mathews

    Class of 1977

    Craig Mathews, BA ‘77 retired from Pastoral ministry May 31, 2020. He is an ACE certified Personal Trainer working part-time at the Bradenton YMCA in Bradenton, FL.

    Craig Mathews

  • Richard Krogen

    Class of 1956

    Richard Krogen, AA ’56 passed away on January 14, 2021.

  • Thomas Gillespie

    Class of 2011

    Thomas Gillespie, MBA ’11 has been named as President and CEO of Living Well Disability Services.

  • Madalyn Petersen (Petersen)

    Class of 1973

    Madalyn Petersen, BA ’73 passed away on January 9, 2021.

  • Carlos Gomez

    Class of 1978

    Carlos (Chuck) Gomez, BA ’78 passed away on January 5, 2021.

  • Keisha Davis

    Class of 2011

    Keisha Davis, MA ’11, assistant principal of Birch Grove Elementary School for the Arts in the Osseo Area Public Schools district is Minnesota’s 2021 National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) Outstanding Assistant Principal. The award honors assistant principals who are doing a superb job in their roles.

    Keisha Davis

  • Ramona Kramer

    Class of 1987

    Ramona Kramer, BA ’87 passed away on December 28, 2020.

  • Elizabeth Caulkins (Caulkins)

    Class of 2008

    Elizabeth (Caulkins) Tharp, BA ’08 married Nathan Ryley Tharp on Sunday, November 29, 2020 in Jacksonville, Tex. They reside together in Tyler, Tex.

    Elizabeth Caulkins (Caulkins)

  • Jamie Walker (Kelley)

    Class of 2007

    Jamie Walker, BA ’07, MBA ’19 was awarded Healthcare Leader of the Year by GDS, a global leadership organization.

  • Natalie Raabe (Pieper)

    Class of 2015

    Natalie (Pieper) Raabe, BA ’15, MA ’20 was married to Alec Raabe in Plymouth, Minn. on Wednesday, Nov. 25th, 2020.